Oh, 'O': Bears Take Lineman Williams
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Feb. 23rd - GROSSMAN IS BACK
Returning for a sixth season, Rex Grossman agreed to a one-year contract with the Bears.
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Feb. 22nd -- LOOKING FOR A GUARD
Guards typically do not get selected in the top twenty of the NFL draft, but are securing huge contracts as free agents.
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Feb. 22nd -- DID 49ers TAMPER WITH BRIGGS?
An NFL investigation is underway into possible tampering by the San Francisco 49ers.
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Feb. 22nd -- VIKINGS INTERESTED IN BERRIAN
With an offer from the Bears on the table, receiver Bernard Berrian will have other offers to consider in free agency next week. Sources say the Minnesota Vikings are interested in Berrian. The Vikings have given former first round pick Troy Williamson permission to seek a trade.
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Feb. 22nd -- MENDENHALL AT THE COMBINE
University of Illinois star and Niles West high school product Rashard Mendenhall measured in at 5-10, 225 Friday. He’s one of marquee backs available in April, arguably the top prospect according to some scouts and experts. Mendenhall was recruited by Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner to Champaign. It’s difficult to evaluate backs that run out of
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Feb. 22nd -- GROSSMAN CONTRACT TALKS
Bears General Manager Jerry Angelo was scheduled to meet with Eugene Parker, the agent for Bears quarterback Rex Grossman on Friday. On Thursday, both Angelo and Bears head coach Lovie Smith reiterated their interest in having the unrestricted free agent Grossman return for 2008. Angelo going as far as to say, he thinks the Bears offer Grossman the best situation. Tampa Bay is
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Feb. 21st - ANGELO'S ANGLE
Here's what we pulled out of an hour long interview session with Bears General Manager Jerry Angelo Thursday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis...
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Feb. 21st - "WE ARE DEFINITELY NOT REBUILDING"
That's a direct quote from Bears head coach Lovie Smith from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis when asked if the Bears' Super Bowl window remains open.
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Jan. 31st - GRIDIRON GREATS
Visited with some of the old-time greats of pro football this morning at the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund news conference.
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Jan. 31st - DENT HOPEFUL FOR HALL
Four-time Bears Pro Bowl pass rusher Richard Dent finds out Saturday afternoon if he's headed to the Hall of Fame.
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Jan. 30th - A BEAR IN GIANTS CLOTHING
As a rookie offensive lineman with the New York Giants in 2003, Brother Rice high school product David Diehl had to fight through the pain of suddenly losing his father.
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Jan. 30th - DUAL IN THE DESERT
It's good to be covering a football game again! This of course is no ordinary Super Bowl.
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Jan. 30th - COMING UP
Old faces in new places still interesting to talk to here in Phoenix.
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Jan. 30th - PHOENIX HUSTLE AND BUSTLE
In addition to Super Bowl XLII this week, Phoenix is hosting its annual PGA golf tournament this week, and Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama is scheduled to speak to a downtown audience on Wednesday.
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Dec. 27th - VASHER DONE
One of the main reasons for the Bears defensive decline in 2007 was the absence of former Pro Bowl cornerback Nathan Vasher.
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Dec. 27th - BRANDON RIDEAU
Third year receiver Brandon Rideau was signed to the active roster to replace Vasher.
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Dec. 27th - ALEX BROWN WANTS SNAPS
Losing his starting job during the off-season never did sit well with Bears defensive end Alex Brown.
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Dec. 26th - BACK TO WORK
After missing Sunday's game against the Packers, linebacker Lance Briggs said he will play in the finale against the New Orleans Saints.
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Dec. 26th - PURDUE TIMES TWO
It's the Boilermaker Bowl Sunday at Soldier Field. Purdue products Kyle Orton and Drew Brees lead the Bears and Saints respectively.
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Dec. 26th - NO PRACTICE
Receiver Bernard Berrian, defensive tackle Tommie Harris, cornerback Nathan Vasher, and tackle Fred Miller all missed Wednesday's workout.
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Dec. 19th - ORTON TO START
There will be no change in quarterback for Sunday's game against the Packers.
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Dec. 19th - INJURED BEARS
Several Bears skipped Wednesday's practice: Devin Hester, Mark Anderson, Tommie Harris, Nathan Vasher, Rex Grossman, Lance Briggs, Rod Wilson, and Darwin Walker.
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Dec. 19th - TURN-ERING UP THE HEAT
An offense dragged down by a running game that is now statistically the NFL's worst in 2007 has launched a high volume of criticism towards offensive coordinator Ron Turner.
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Dec. 18th -- MARK ANDERSON KNEE INJURY
Lovie Smith did not have an update on the knee injury that knocked starting defensive end Mark Anderson out of the ballgame in the first quarter at Minnesota. We're expected to learn more Wednesday.
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Dec. 18th -- FOUR BEAR PRO BOWLERS
For the third straight season, the Bears have at least four players named to the NFC Pro Bowl squad. For the third season in a row defensive tackle Tommie Harris and linebacker Lance Briggs were named.
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Dec. 13th - VASHER PRACTICES, BUT STILL MAY NOT PLAY
With only three games left, Bears cornerback Nathan Vasher continues to keep his options open about returning from a slightly torn groin injury.
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Dec. 13th - HARRIS AND WALKER SIT
Defensive tackles Tommie Harris and Darwin Walker were held out of practice Thursday.
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Dec. 13th - MCKIE DOES NOT FORGET
In the October meeting between the Bears and the Vikings at Soldier Field, fullback Jason McKie was walloped by Vikings middle linebacker E.J. Henderson after catching a short pass from Brian Griese right before halftime.
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Dec. 13th - GRIZZLY BEAR
New defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy said his nickname is "The Griz".
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Dec. 11th - FORMER #1 PICK JOINS BEARS
During the 2003 NFL draft, the Bears were poised to select Penn State defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy with the 14th pick in round one, but the Rams took him 12th.
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Dec. 11th - GROSSMAN'S GOALS
Bears quarterback Rex Grossman will not require surgery to repair the MCL sprain in his left knee, but will not likely be available to play the rest of the regular season.
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Dec. 11th - CLEAN DOME
Cornerback Charles Tillman shaved his head for no apparent reason.
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Dec. 11th - INJURY UPDATE
Bears linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer is battling a sore shoulder and missed the indoor Tuesday practice.
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Kyle Orton To Start For Bears
Kyle Orton will start his first game since game 15 of 2005 when he gets under center at the Metrodome in Minneapolis next Monday night against the Vikings.
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Dec. 10 -- ADAMS AND GARAY TO I.R.
An injured list that now lists a dozen players with three games left in the season includes defensive tackles Anthony Adams and Antonio Garay.
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Dec. 10th -- RISE AND FALL
In concert with the ravaged interior of the Bears defensive line, the secondary was on paper regarded by the Bears as a strength before the season.
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Dec. 10th -- RUN DIFFERENTIAL
Stopping the run and running the ball are prerequisites for going to the playoffs. This season the Bears have given up more rushing yards than they've accumulated.
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Dec. 10th -- GOULD IS GOOD
Bears kicker Robbie Gould is on a four-game streak of three field goals per game.
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Dec. 3rd - STILL PLAYING FOR PLAYOFFS
Despite their inability to string a two-game winning streak together, the 5-and-7 Bears are still mathematically alive in the NFC playoff picture.
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Dec. 3rd - FINAL NUMBERS
Bears linebackers Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs were 1-2 in tackles after coaches reviewed the tape of the Giants game.
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Dec. 3rd - SAFETY NET
Brandon McGowan will remain in the starting lineup at strong safety after recording nine tackles against the Giants.
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Dec. 3rd - NO SHUT DOWN
Smith said he will not shut down injured players for the final month of the season.
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Nov. 29th - VASHER ENCOURAGED
It's been agonizing for cornerback Nathan Vasher to sit for eight games with a slightly torn groin muscle, but the wait may be about to end.
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Nov. 29th - UNLIKELY DATE AND TIME CHANGE FOR WASHINGTON GAME
While the NFL is looking into the feasibility of changing next Thursday's Bears-Redskins game to later in the week, it is unlikely.
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Nov. 29th - HESTER RETURNS
Return star Devin Hester is the subject of several national features this week after his stunning performance last Sunday against Denver.
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Nov. 29th - TIGHT END MATCHUP
University of Miami alums Greg Olsen of the Bears and Jeremy Shockey of the Giants will be on display Sunday.
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Nov. 28th - WINDY CITY FLYER
For the third time in twelve weeks, Bears star Devin Hester is the NFC's Special Teams Player of the Week.
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Nov. 28th - INJURY UPDATE
Hester was excused from Wednesday's practice with a sore foot.
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Nov. 28th - CRIMINALS TARGETING ATHLETES
The murder of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor hit Hester hard according to teammates.
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Nov. 28th - GAUGING THE IMPACT OF ADRIAN PETERSON
Against the Giants, running back Adrian Peterson will play his 73rd NFL game, but start just his second.
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Nov. 27th - BENSON TO INJURED RESERVE
As expected the Bears placed third year running back Cedric Benson on injured reserve Tuesday.
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Nov. 27th - PRACTICE SQUAD CHANGES
The Bears signed offensive lineman Ryan Gibbons to the practice squad replacing safety Brandon Sharp.
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Nov. 27th - GIANTS COMING TO TOWN
After getting humiliated by the Vikings last Sunday, the 7-4 Giants arrive at Soldier Field Sunday amid growing criticism of quarterback Eli Manning.
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Nov. 27th - HESTER NUGGETS
For the second straight season Devin Hester has topped 500 yards on both kickoff and punt returns, making him only the second player in NFL history to do it in back to back seasons.
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Nov. 27th - THIS AND THAT
Bears defensive end Adewale Ogunleye has six sacks in the last four games and will try to force a fumble Sunday against the Giants for the fourth game in a row.
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Nov. 27th - DID YOU KNOW
Rex Grossman is 10-3 in his last 13 starts at quarterback at Soldier Field including playoffs.
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Nov. 26th - 'Special' Special Teams
Dave Toub's special teams unit saved the season Sunday.
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Nov. 26th - OTHER INJURIES
Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris was not only dealing with his sore left knee but also a groin pull.
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Nov. 26th - DIZZY WITH IZZY
Once again utilityman Israel Idonije was complimented by head coach Lovie Smith for his overall effort in Sunday's win.
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Nov. 26th - DEVIN HESTER IS RIDICULOUS
In his first 30 NFL games including the playoffs, Devin Hester has 13 touchdowns, twelve on returns.
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Nov. 21st - GROSSMAN MAKES FIFTH START
As expected Bears quarterback Rex Grossman will start Sunday's game against the Broncos.
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Nov. 21st - NEW DEFENSIVE ADDITION
Former Northwestern linebacker Nick Roach is now a Bear after agreeing to leave the San Diego Chargers where he was on the practice squad.
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Nov. 21st - INJURY UPDATE
There's a long list of absentee players from Wednesday's practice which was cut short by about thirty minutes in the cold and rain.
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Nov. 21st - WIN OR ELSE
Saddled with the enormous task of winning all six of the remaining games on the schedule, the Bears are talking as if it can be done.
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Nov. 21st - BRONCOS IN A NUTSHELL
Denver arrives at Soldier Field Sunday in the midst of a grueling stretch of six of eight games on the road.
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Nov. 19th - REX II?
Given Rex Grossman's 266-yard, no interception performance in Seattle it would appear Lovie Smith will give the fifth year vet another start Sunday at Soldier Field against the Broncos.
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Nov. 19th - INJURIES
Special teams performer Ade Jimoh is lost for the season after suffering a fractured collarbone yesterday.
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Nov. 19th - OLSEN INVOLVED
With seven catches at Seattle, rookie tight end Greg Olsen now has 28 receptions for 298 yards and two touchdowns despite missing two games.
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Nov. 19th - BIG PLAY BERNARD
With 191 receiving yards in the last two games, Bears receiver Bernard Berrian is fifth in the NFL during that time.
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Nov. 15th - THURSDAY INJURY UPDATE
Starting defensive tackle Tommie Harris is the only Bear to miss practice for a second day as he works through his knee soreness.
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Nov. 15th - HESTER IS A FAN FAVORITE
With one month to go in fan voting for the Pro Bowl, Bears return star Devin Hester has collected the 10th highest vote total in the NFL.
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Nov. 15th - RUNNING WOES
Through nine games, the Bears are averaging a league worst 3.0 yards/carry running the ball.
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Nov. 14th - REX RETURNS
Rex Grossman starts at quarterback for Lovie Smith's Bears Sunday in Seattle against the NFC Western Division leading Seahawks.
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Nov. 12th - IMPORTANCE OF THE WIN
It was not in any way pretty, but the Bears 17-6 victory in Oakland moved the team to within a game of .500 while five other NFC teams in front of them were defeated on Sunday.
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Nov. 12th - GRIESE OR GROSSMAN?
It's only a suspicion not a certainty that Rex Grossman will start in Seattle next Sunday.
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Nov. 12th - WALE STEPS UP
For the fourth time in his career, Bears defensive end Adewale Ogunleye put together a three sack game, along with a forced fumble and six solo tackles.
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Nov. 12th - ROAD HOGS
For the first time in team history, the Bears have won three straight road games when trailing in the fourth quarter in each game.
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Nov. 12th - HIGH PRAISE
Coach Smith singled out the play of several players in Sunday's win including starting rookie cornerback Trumaine McBride.
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Nov. 8th -- RUBEN BROWN DONE FOR SEASON
Left guard Ruben Brown is the eighth Bear and third starter to go on injured reserve ending his 13th NFL season. A problematic shoulder injury that hampered him all season needs to be surgically repaired.
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Nov. 8th -- NJURY NEWS
WR Devin Hester was back after a sick day, but CB Nathan Vasher missed another practice with a groin injury that will likely keep him out of a sixth straight game.
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Nov. 7th -- PERSONNEL CHANGES POSSIBLE
Bears head coach Lovie Smith indicated possible lineup and/or personnel package changes could be coming for Sunday's game against the Raiders."
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Nov. 7th -- REALIZING HIS POTENTIAL
Halfway through his first season as an NFL starting halfback, Cedric Benson hears the criticism and feels the heat over a 3.1 yards per carry average.
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Nov. 7th -- YARDS AFTER THE CATCH
Offensive coordinator Ron Turner has always wanted catch and run receivers who could move the chains and pile up yards after the catch.
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Nov. 7th -- SACK ATTACK
With seven sacks in eight games, defensive tackle Tommie Harris needs one more to move into the top ten single season list in Bears history.
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Nov. 5th -- BACK TO WORK
After a three day weekend, the Bears returned to practice in preparation for Sunday's trip to Oakland. The Bears enter week ten of the season, trailing nine other NFC teams, tied with three others with 3-and-5 records.
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Nov. 5th -- VASHER STATUS
After missing five games with a groin injury, it's possible the Bears will get starting cornerback Nathan Vasher back Sunday. It's not a guarantee according to head coach Lovie Smith.
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Nov. 5th -- SOMETHING TO CONSIDER
Bears opponents have the best combined record of any teams opponents in the NFL (40-24, .625 winning %).
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Nov. 1st -- PRODUCTIVE PETERSON
Here are some interesting numbers produced by reserve running back Adrian Peterson. Since week 16 of last season his 230 receiving yards ranks fourth in the NFL among running backs, just 17 yards shy of Saints running back Reggie Bush for third.
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Nov. 1st -- CAN BEARS MAKE PLAYOFFS?
Yes. The reality is the Bears can make the playoffs. It's going to require some vastly improved play in every phase, limited turnovers, increased takeaways, big play prevention, and a productive running game.
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Oct. 29th - URLACHER BACK PAIN
Admitting to Fox Sports.Com's Jay Glazer that serious back pain is limiting his ability to bend, backpedal, and be the athlete he's used to being, Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher revealed health details the organization typically does not release
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Oct. 29th - SECOND HALF PLAN
Only ten teams in NFL history have rallied from a 3-and-5 record and advanced to the post-season.
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Oct. 25th - DANGEROUS DEVIN
Even though opposing teams are picking and choosing when to kick or not to kick to Devin Hester, the Bears are benefiting.
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Oct. 25th - MAN OF FEW WORDS
As he did after the win in Philadelphia, Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher refused to elaborate on anything.
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Oct. 25th - INJURIES
Defensive end Alex Brown was a new addition to the Thursday injury report with a sore back and missed practice as did safety Brandon McGowan and cornerback Nathan Vasher.
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Oct. 24th - GRIESE NFC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OFF THE WEEK
For just the third time in his career, Bears quarterback Brian Griese was named offensive player of the week in the NFC.
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Oct. 24th - PASS OR RUN?
Griese's performance in the passing game has sparked a debate.
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Oct. 24th - INJURIES
Five Bears missed practice Wednesday.
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Oct. 24th -- CLUTCH QUARTERBACK I
Veteran poise may be the most valuable asset a quarterback brings to the table. In comeback mode, Brian Griese is money. In the fourth quarter of his four starts, he's the 10th rated quarterback in the NFL at 103.4.
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Oct. 24th -- CLUTCH QUARTERBACK II
In the first three games under Grossman, the Bears did not score in the fourth quarter. Under Griese, the Bears have scored 54 points in four games, responding to the pressure of playing catch up football.
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